(DoD) A tailorable support organization composed of mobilization station assets that ensures the equipment of the deploying units is ready to load. The port support activity operates unique equipment in conjunction with ship loading operations. The port support activity is operationally controlled by the military port commander or terminal transfer unit commander. Also called PSA. See also support.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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